Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio staunchly opposes the proposal to increase the sales tax to address NJ Transit’s budget deficit. Lobbyists suggested raising the tax from 6.625% to 7% to …
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Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove of California blasted her Democratic colleagues for weakening a bill that would make buying a child for sex a felony offense. The bill, which Grove …
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By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – A senior figure in Japan’s ruling party will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald …
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin J. Boyle PHILADELPHIA, PA – An arrest warrant has been issued for Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin J. Boyle due to allegations of …
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TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Vitale, serving as the Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee, has publicly supported a lawsuit aimed at banning smoking within …
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TRENTON, N.J. — In a recent Assembly Education Committee meeting, Assemblyman Erik Simonsen voiced his support for legislative measures aimed at providing immediate financial relief to school districts facing state …
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By Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. lawmaker involved in health policy has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not inspect Elon Musk’s Neuralink before allowing …
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TRENTON, NJ—A bill submitted for approval in the New Jersey legislature seeks to fine business owners who hire undocumented migrants. Assemblyman Alex Sauickie has been waiting to move the bill …
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TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn of District 25 (Morris and Passaic) has introduced a bill mandating the closure of all New Jersey school districts on November 11th to …
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Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Christian Barranco emphasized the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in New Jersey following a nationwide AT&T outage that disrupted service for tens of thousands of …
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In a recent video released by the Assembly Republican Office, Assemblyman Paul Kanitra questions the nearly 60% increase in New Jersey’s state budget over the past five years. The budget …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Friday he supported funding for U.S.-allied Pacific Island nations as a way to …
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JACKSON, NJ – A New Jersey elected official says a recent exchange at a local business with a young cashier is a sign that teachers in the state aren’t doing …
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Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Christian Barranco of New Jersey criticized the current federal policies, attributing them to the endangerment of Americans, both domestically and abroad. His comments come in the …
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By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU countries and lawmakers are expected to agree on rules next week which would force Europe-based companies to prioritise production of key products …
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(Reuters) – One of the Democratic Tennessee state representatives who was briefly expelled from the Republican-controlled state house last year was barred from speaking at the state legislature on Wednesday …
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s recent allocation of $87.8 million towards undocumented immigrants has sparked criticism from Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio. The funds, intended for individuals …
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TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer, representing Gloucester, has introduced a resolution in the New Jersey Assembly demanding Hamas’s surrender to cease the civilian bloodshed in Gaza. The resolution, titled …
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TRENTON, NJ – Senator Jim Beach introduced new legislation in the New Jersey Senate aimed at combating anti-Semitism and encouraging the reporting of bias-related crimes. This move comes amidst a …
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By Dan Williams and Tom Perry JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) – An Israeli lawmaker said on Wednesday his government was seeking to use diplomatic channels to push Lebanon’s Hezbollah fighters away from …
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White House Program Enabling Mass American Phone Surveillance Could Be Illegal, Lawmaker Says Jason Cohen on November 20, 2023 Democratic Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is questioning the legality of a …
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By Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged President Joe Biden to use his upcoming meeting with Chinese President …
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TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, the sole legislator residing in Salem County, is raising concerns over the credibility of Governor Phil Murphy following the cancellation of Orsted’s New …
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Calls for Reevaluation of Bail Reform Citing Public Safety Concerns TRENTON, NJ — Senator Kristin M. Corrado is urging lawmakers to return to Trenton …
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TRENTON, NJ – Sen. Kristin Corrado is asking lawmakers to convene in Trenton to rectify perceived shortcomings in New Jersey’s bail reform. Reports from Law Enforcement and concerned citizens indicate …